NY S05131 | 2011-2012 | General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 3 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-04 - REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on May 3 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-04 - REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Expands the definition of "prevailing party" for purposes of counsel fees and expenses in certain actions against the state, to include a party whose pursuit of a non-frivolous claim or defense was a catalyst for a voluntary or unilateral change in position by the opposing party that provides any significant part of the relief sought.
Title
Expands the definition of "prevailing party" for purposes of counsel fees and expenses in certain actions against the state, to include a party whose pursuit of a non-frivolous claim or defense was a catalyst for a voluntary or unilateral change in position by the opposing party that provides any significant part of the relief sought.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-04 | Senate | REFERRED TO JUDICIARY |
| 2011-05-03 | Senate | REFERRED TO JUDICIARY |
Same As/Similar To
A03264 (Same As) 2012-01-30 - REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
